The Ms . Senior Alabama ’ s Inc ., the Board of Director , also direct the guidelines for this program . It is an organization designed to honor and celebrate senior women ( 60 and older ) in Alabama . It is a search for the woman who best exemplifies the dignity , maturity , talent and inner beauty of all seniors throughout the State of Alabama .
Ms . Senior Alabama , Inc ., promotes community outreach , volunteerism , and that is never too late to follow your dreams , try something new , and that every person has a purpose all ages .
“ We are women supporting women across the State of Alabama ,” Meeks wrote . “ Our titleholders and delegates form a sisterhood and serve in communities together . You may find them singing at a retirement center , supporting veterans at a horse ranch , serving ice cream to children , uplifting the crowds in a parade or at an event or speaking about the amazing philosophies of life and platforms they are passionate about .”
The Ms . Senior Alabama ( ages 60-69 ) titleholder , are sent to compete in a national pageant . 70 and above , Ms . Super Senior Alabama are not sent to a national competition .
Almost all of the Ms . Senior Alabama winners were the top 10 and some in the top five in the Ms . Senior America . We had one Ms . Senior Alabama Gilda Wear Campbell to win Ms . Senior America in 1988 , and she is now deceased . We won three titles in Ms . Senior USA / Universe Pageants Group the first year we participated : Ms . Senior USA 2017 , Ms .
Super Senior USA 2017 , Ms . Senior Universe 2017 , and Ms . Super Senior Universe 2019 .
Donna McGuffie , Ms . Senior Alabama 2013 , went to Ms . Senior USA in Las Vegas in May 2017 , and won the title of Ms . Sr . USA 2017 . In the fall , she competed and won the title of Ms . Senior Universe 2017 .
Sally Beth Vick , won the title of Ms . Super Senior USA 2017 , at the Ms . Senior USA Pageant in Las Vegas and Ms . Super Senior Universe 2019 .
Sara Jo Burks won Ms . Senior Alabama 2017 and then went on to win the title of Ms . Senior Alabama USA 2017 .
And won the title of Ms . Sr . USA 2018 . In 2017 , we had two Ms . Senior Alabama ’ s : Ms . Senior Alabama 2021 Tammy Little Haynes was Miss Alabama 1984 and won Ms . Senior World 60s 2022 .
“ I am really excited about competing in the pageant again ,” said Ms . Cullman Senior 2023 Angie Carter . “ I wasn ’ t going to do it again , but my husband Kevin convinced me to give it another shot .”
The pageant , according to Carter , really is an exciting experience where women bond and make lifelong friends , have opportunities to share their hearts and get to shine and celebrate their unique qualities .
“ As a contestant , who even placed , I have been able to represent my community and the State of Alabama , meeting so many wonderful people and making new friends .”
For more information on the pageant or to learn more about the delegates competing in the 2023 Ms . Senior Alabama pageant in June , visit www . mssenioralabama . com .
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CULLMAN COUNTY SENIOR MAGAZINE